WEIGHT-LOSS ATTEMPTS FAILED?

WEIGHT-LOSS ATTEMPTS FAILED? 4 TIPS TO GET BACK ON TRACK

By Makeisha Lee, Health and Nutritional Advisor

Have you struggled to lose weight in time for summer-fun, beaches and vacations? Has your attempts left you feeling worse than you did before you started? If so, don’t despair; many people get discouraged after falling off the wagon.

Don’t give up! Use these 4 simple tips to help you to climb back on the wagon:

1) Start a new list of the reasons why you want to lose weight. Regardless if you still have your old list, you still should put it in writing. Doing this one thing can make you 10 times more committed to overcoming the bulge. Always remember this: The bigger the “WHY”, the easier the “HOW”!

2) Be accepting of your failed attempts and move on. You know the old saying, “Ain’t no sense in crying over spoiled milk!” In other words don’t waist anymore precious time dwelling on the fact you didn’t succeed. Just consider yourself one step closer to success. Think about this: According to experts, most people that try to begin a new lifestyle make 3-8 attempts before succeeding.

3) Consider why your attempt failed. Did you fall back into old behaviors, like eating junk food late at night…? Did you start new habits? Did you find yourself in a tempting situation? Recalling these to mind and making a note of what happened will help you to focus on ways to keep it from happening again.

4) Connect with a support group or a buddy system. If you initially attempted to lose weight on your own, then try one these options. Support groups typically have tons of people that have similar goals and they even have experienced what you are going through. Your buddy can help get you through the tough days.

The saying is true that, “two are better than one!”

In order for you to be a weight loss success there are many pitfalls that set you up to fail, so be on the watch for fad diets, gimmicks and miracle cures. Get informed and utilize these 4 simple tricks to keep you focused. No matter how long it takes, only YOU have the power to make it happen!

Makeisha Lee is a health and nutrition consultant. For more information about cleansing and detoxifying your body, contact her at 614-595-1425 or znck04@yahoo.com or learn more at www.CleanseFormula.com

She is also the author of "Why Black People Can’t Lose Weight" available at www.WhyBlackPeopleCantLoseWeight.com and in bookstores nationwide.

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